Anti-malicious software group set up
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-10-29 18:53 BEIJING -- The Internet Society of China has set
up an anti-malicious software working group to deal with increasing complaints
from Chinese Internet-surfers.
The working group is to conduct research in the field and will work out the
definition, characteristics and categories of malicious software, and urge
enterprises in the sector to exercise self-discipline, according to industry
insiders.
Chinese computer users have long been plagued by pop-up advertisements and
spyware programs, as well as junk-mail messages.
An anti-hooligan software organization in Beijing, which was established by
netizens spontaneously, recently launched law suits against large Internet
companies making and forcing the installation of software that cannot be
removed.
The trial of a malicious software case between Beijing-based Zhongsou search
engine company and a member of the anti-hooligan software organization started
on Friday in Beijing. Cases between the organization and some other major
Internet firms such as Yahoo and eBay will go to court later.
Major portal websites such as Sina.com.cn, Netease.com, Yahoo.com.cn and
Baidu.com have signed a self-discipline agreement on refusing malicious
software.
An official from the Ministry of Information Industry said the working group
plays an important role in curbing malicious software.
"Drafting rules through industry organizations of the industry can serve as
by-laws," said Zhan Zhongle, professor of the law school of the Peking
University.
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